Innovative Fertility Center

Nice people, but they’re not current on everything fertility. I was told there might be genetic issues and/​or we’d need IVF. You know what it was? The easiest fix ever. I found out I have something called MTHFR (extremely common) and all I did was change my prenatal vitamins! That’s it! We didn’t need to spend thousands of dollars on unnecessary procedures that wouldn’t have solved the problem. I just take folate instead of folic acid.

I have been seeing Dr. Rispler for a couple of weeks and so far so good. I am very pleased with him and I feel confident that he will help me fulfill my wish of becoming a mother. His staff is also wonderful, they are very good in explaining what the costs are thoroughly.

I am so happy to have found Dr. Rispler. He and the entire staff are great! They make you feel welcome, and are attentive and warm. I have gone to another fertility clinic before, and had the complete opposite experience. Innovative Fertility was a blessing to my husband and I. We just completed our first IUI here and are praying for a baby, but I just wanted to leave this review beforehand because our experience has been so positive!
We have not had to wait longer than 10 minutes for our appointments. They are on time and I’ve never felt rushed!

Out of the options through my insurance network that were available to me, I picked Dr. Rispler since he had the best reviews. After a year of treating with him, I can say from my experience that I agree. He doesn’t rush our appointments and he cares. I can ask him questions (I bring lists) and discuss my treatment with him in a meaningful way. Treatment progressed in a way that made sense and at a pace that worked for my partner and I. The wait time was bad only once out of numerous appointments, mostly it was under 10 – 15 minutes.
It’s not just the doctor that’s important; I saw the staff a lot and they are great. It’s the nurses that teach you how to self-​administer the shots before egg retrieval and before/​after a FET, and I connected with Nancy and Raquel. I was sad they moved on to other employment recently and the newer nurses are still strangers, but seem nice.
I was FLOORED to get my first, faint BFP («big fat positive») ever 5 days after our first FET, and the second line on each test grew stronger each passing day, then confirmed with blood tests. I am now nearing the end of my first trimester! But this review isn’t five stars only because Dr. Rispler helped me get pregnant, it’s really because of the quality of care I had along the way.
Going through infertility – years TTC and using ovulation kits for a long time with no results, undergoing numerous tests to figure out why, including an HSG, the unsuccessful IUIs, and an IVF cycle, staring down the possibility even the most invasive and expensive treatment wouldn’t work, that nothing would ever work – has been the hardest, most painful, soul-​crushing experience. With all of that, I’ve learned when undergoing treatment for infertility a reproductive endocrinologist that’s a good fit for YOU is essential. I’m sorry another reviewer found Dr. Rispler insensitive when he spoke with her about her IUI results. I have never found him insensitive. In fact, he was very compassionate at my devastating first appointment after egg retrieval, and called me personally later that day to tell me some great news.
My advice to other infertility patients is to be a strong advocate for yourself, and find a doctor that’s a good fit for your personality, your situation and the approach you want to take!

2 Years of treatments to finally have the miracle of being pregnant. I’m 16 weeks with a singleton & immensely happy. Still long way to go but our baby is growing well & everything is normal. We’re extremely grateful with Dr. Rispler & the staff because the IVF treatment works. I’m 43y. o. I tried with my own eggs & didn’t work (in other clinic) so we decided donor eggs which fertilized with the first Embryo transfer. Dr Rispler was always determine to have a successful treatment after evaluating my whole case & run different tests. The great thing with Dr. Rispler is that he is who you work with each visit. We didn’t have to see a different doctor on each visit like you do in a big fertility center, i.e. Reproductive partners. He knew where I am in my treatments as soon he saw me. Also The office never made me wait more than 10 min with my appointments beside I was always on time. Dr Rispler was always positive & confident of our decisions. It made me feel less anxious & less worried with every step. He cares about his patience and yes you may spend a little more time discussing your treatments but he wants to make sure you understand everything and are making the best informed decisions. It was very stressful with a lot of tears this 2 years but it is worth. It is amazing feeling my baby inside of me. Thank God & thanks a lot to Dr Rispler.

Finding out that my husband and I would need to do IVF was pretty scary. Working with Dr. Rispler, I felt confident in his knowledge and his ability to try again with a different approach instead of doing the same thing over, as it did not work the first time for us. He was realistic about my issues and very upfront about what we needed to conquer. I felt the the compassion from the doctor and his staff with my failed attempts and the joy for my husband and I when we succeeded. We now have a beautiful little girl who was worth it all and we are very thankful to Dr. Rispler and all the girls in his office for changing our lives in the best way possible!
Please don’t review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you’re connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Dr. Rispler is nice enough, I would not go as far to say he has good bedside manor, but I always appreciated that he was not pushy and kind. His staff is nice and i never had a wait over 15 – 20 minutes, but his style does not suite me. he had the most lackadaisical approach to my fertility, which didn’t sit well with me, when i have come to an expert to help me, I expect more guidance.
i went through with an IUI at the office and in fact got pregnant from it, unfortunately we miscarried. Dr. Rispler called me to inform me of my test results and said «I am shocked you actually got pregnant, you should be in a record book.» at this point i felt completely insulted and if he felt i had zero chance of getting pregnant the day of my IUI (due to some factors he later mentioned), he should have given me the option to proceed or not.
i had also placed a call to his office regarding a question, to which i never received a response.
fertility is such a sensitive topic and you would expect the doctor to have more compassion. he came recommended to me, but i would not want my friends of family to be subjected to his insensitivity and lackadaisical approach to family planning.

Dr. rispler was recommended to me by both my OB and my neighbor who did her IVF with him. She has a beautiful 5 year old now. I am a medical professional myself and entering into the IVF world was pretty scary because it’s unfamiliar territory for most medical providers. Dr rispler was great explaining the options and giving realistic ideas of which to pursue including statistics and cost and designing a treatment plan thats individualized. we first took the route of trying injections to stimulate egg production without luck. he had already given a realistic projection that it probably wouldn’t work but that I we could try it. After one failed attempt we decided to find an egg donor. so glad that we did not pursue multiple rounds of hormone injections. it was very easy to undergo the donor process. I’d say within 2 months we had eggs that were fertilized and ready for implantation. The implantation procedure was painless and quick and Dr rispler was fantastic. We now have the perfect child… he is a beautiful healthy boy and more than we had ever hoped for. We have 3 more eggs ready to use for the next round and hopefully it works and we have another beautiful child! My recommendations don’t come easily given the fact but I have been in the medical profession for 17 years and can be very biased and critical. If you’re looking for a good fertility specialist you need to try Dr rispler. He rocks…

What a wild ride the last two years have been! After many ups and downs, we finally have our beautiful son.
Infertility treatments are varied depending on each individual or couple’s needs. My wife and I required the highest level of treatment. We both had our own contribution of hurdles to parenthood, thus it took a while but IFC pulled through!
Dr. Rispler and his staff were with us every step of the way. They are caring professionals with years of experience. At most other clinics, there are multiple doctors and you never know which one you’re gonna see. We liked having one MD. I hate having to repeat telling things to different doctors. You want to be part of an assembly line? Go somewhere else. Dr. Rispler gives you personal care and attention.
The doctor seems to have a reputation on Unilocal as someone who keeps his patients waiting. It’s not because he’s out on the golf course or picking up his Porsche at the shop… It’s because he takes his time with his patients. He lets you ask the questions you need answered. Sometimes a patient before you takes longer than expected. If I was that patient, I wouldn’t want to be rushed out to maintain a schedule. His waiting area is comfortable and our average wait was 10 minutes.
Finally, as someone who’s gone through this entire process backwards and forwards, I highly recommend Dr. Rispler and Innovative Fertility Center.

This review is about 4 years overdue, but I’ve been thanking my stars for Dr. Rispler and Innovative Fertility Center nearly every day since! Thanks to Dr. Rispler and his staff, my husband and I have an amazing daughter — who will be 3 on Valentine’s Day!
I actually found Dr. Rispler through Unilocal,so it’s finally time to payback the Unilocal community.
Dr. Rispler was the first and only male OB/​GYN that I’ve ever had, and I was 100% comfortable with him. He has a very kind, gentle, and understanding demeanor and my husband and I felt very comfortable with him from our very first meeting in 2010, after a year of tracking and «trying» on our own. He and his staff very clearly outline a treatment plan, describe procedures, check in with insurance benefits, etc. — all which add to the comfort of what can be a very stressful process.
After going through some testing for both my husband and myself, and monitoring to see if we could conceive naturally, we ended up trying one round of IUI (with chlomid), unsuccessfully, and then one round of IVF — in which we ended up pregnant with our daughter.
I have been back to visit Dr. Rispler, and he now has his own beautiful, in house surgical center, which is awesome, because not only does it cut out you having to drive to Pasedena if you live in the South Bay (and go through a couple of procedures in an unfamiliar office), but it also keeps his availability more open as he doesn’t have to drive and be in Pasedena part of the week.
If we ever had to/​decided to go through infertility treatments again, I think we would have to move closer to Dr. Rispler! Definitely a special place in my heart for this guy!

I cannot speak highly enough of Innovative Fertility Center. Dr. Rispler took such amazing care of me! During a stressful and emotionally trying endeavor, I always felt he was two steps ahead, making sure every detail was covered. He helped calm my nerves and patiently answered even my silliest questions. As soon as we realized an option wasn’t working, he would change gears to get better results. I was confident I was getting the best care available.
The office staff were amazing. They took the time to get to know me and always greeted me with a sincere smile. They patiently explained anything I didn’t understand. They always went out of their way to make sure I felt comfortable and safe.
Picking a doctor to help you plan a family is hard. You will be in great hands with Dr. Ripples and his staff. Look no further, they are the best!

There is nothing more difficult than feeling hopeless.
I found love late in my life, and at 43 was finally ready to live my life dream of having a family of my own. Unfortunately, my body was telling me I waited too long.
I was referred to Dr. Rispler from my OB/​GYN. From the first meeting, he instilled confidence in me… a hopeful confidence that I had previously lost. He was caring. He took his time with me. And he knew what he was doing.
I am now 4 months pregnant, thanks to Dr. Rispler.

Dr. Rispler and his staff are amazing! There was so much care and attention given to us. They were very accommodating, provided straight forward explanations and guided us through this very personal experience with the greatest care. I am happy to say that I have two beautiful daughters thanks to Dr. Rispler and his team.

This office is the best you will ever come across. I have a special place in my heart for each of the wonderful ladies who lovingly cared for me.
Dr. Rispler is a patient, caring and genius physician. This is a personalized experience. You are not a number here. You are part of something special.
I cannot describe the isolation, fear, anxiety and joy (yes, joy) that this journey brought with it. Despite the difficult journey, I truly have fond memories of being at this office.
The office is located in the most amazing location. It is relaxing inside and out.
I did have to wait to see Dr. Rispler at times, but the wait is truly worth it a billion times over. When it was my turn, I was not rushed and my anxieties and fears were addressed lovingly and professionally.
I can list the pros of this practice but fertility is very complicated and there are many facets, both physical and emotional. I can tell you without hesitation that every aspect of my experience was positive.

The one star review has nothing to do with Dr. Rispler, seeing as I never actually made it into the office to meet with him. My review is solely based off of my experience speaking to whomever I spoke to when making the appointment for my consultation. She was rude, condescending and even had me slightly discouraged from wanting to proceed with my appointment. I should not have to explain in detail, to a receptionist, why I am making my appointment. Especially something as sensitive as infertility. Nevertheless, I proceeded with the appointment.
The day before my appointment, I received a phone call letting me know that my appointment was being canceled due to the doctor’s illness but someone would be calling me «first thing» in the morning to reschedule. A week later and I am still waiting for that phone call. As much as I would have loved to have met Dr. Rispler based on his reviews, my experience with whomever answers and makes the phone calls (or lack thereof) has completely turned me off from this office. Very unprofessional.

I did 3 IUIs and an IVF with Dr. Rispler with no success. Although I didn’t get pregnant, I liked him as a doctor. He was caring and answered all of my questions, even when I walked in with 2 pages of typed questions. However, because he is willing to spend time with each patient, I often had to wait over an hour for my appointment. I am only giving 2 stars because of his long wait times and because his billing staff is the WORST. I got billed for procedures OVER ONE YEAR AFTER the procedures were done so I couldn’t claim on my taxes or for my health care spending acct. So unprofessional. And his fees were much higher than Reproductive Partners which I switched to.

I’ve put off writing this review for months because I don’t know how to appropriately express what Dr. Rispler and his team have done for my family. After years of trying and desperately wanting a child, my husband and I now have a beautiful, healthy 6 week baby girl and it is due to Dr. Rispler!
From the very beginning I felt like he truly listened and was so thoughtful in his approach. I believe that he was always very honest in what he told us — I would often look into the research behind many treatments and found that it always matched what Dr. Rispler told us. The team, including the wonderful nurses, we’re always so sensitive, empathetic and supportive. Dealing with infertility is such an emotional ordeal and Innovative Fertility really understands this. I really got to know. Dr. Rispler and the nurses, Raquel and Nancy, through my very very frequent office visits and felt like we were all in it together!
The wait times varied a lot — frequently I would be arrive and not have to wait at all. Sometimes I had a short wait and occasionally a long one. When Dr. Rispler is with a patient he completely focuses on them and their case, which sometimes takes longer than expected. It can be stressful to have to wait, but I always knew that when it was my turn I would have his full attention.
For anyone struggling with infertility, I would highly recommend Dr. Rispler and his team at Innovative Fertility. They have literally changed my husband and my lives in the most amazing way possible!

Dr. Rispler and his staff are excellent! They never made me feel like just another patient. Always professional, warm and sincere. With the help of Dr. Rispler, my husband and I were blessed with healthy beautiful triplet boys! I definitely recommend coming here.

I may be a bit biased, since Innovative Fertility Center and Dr. Rispler refer to me any patient that is willing to see me as a compliment to her time there. Despite this relationship, I have to say that I’m just so highly impressed by Dr. Rispler. There are not that many doctors who are willing to embrace the WHOLE person when it comes to fertility. Some doctors will view the journey of conception merely as science, without regarding the research indicating the mind/​body connection factoring in to fertility’s success.
Not Dr. Rispler. He DOES take the whole person into account. Simply visit Innovative Fertility’s own website and see the other professionals that he partners with. Upon reading, you’ll note the multi-​disciplinary approach to your care as a patient.
The entire atmosphere at Innovative Fertility is so peaceful. All the colors and furnishings were thoughtfully selected. The staff is friendly and respectful.
All but one of Innovative Fertility’s referred patients that I worked with in my private counseling/​psychotherapy office are now proud parents. I will continue to work with this center because of these anecdotal statistics. Dr. Rispler and his staff have made it very easy to collaborate with, and this reflects the «team approach» to your care.
It’s such a big and personal decision utilizing a fertility clinic. I believe you will not be sorry by choosing Dr. Rispler.

I really don’t know where to begin with Dr. Rispler and his staff. My husband and I have nothing but great things to say about him and his staff.
After 2 ½ of trying to conceive and countless visits to our regular GYN, the problem could not be found. After visiting with Dr. Rispler he suggested testing that our regular doctors didn’t even think of doing. He immediately found what the problem was and an out patient procedure was all we needed. Within a few months after the surgery we were pregnant!
Dr. Rispler and his staff are pretty much some of the nicest and genuine people you will meet. Not only do they take the time to get to know you, but they are so understanding of each patients needs. They know that this is a difficult situation for people and they treat you with a sensitivity that is seldom seen now at a regular doctor’s office.
I was actually so sad to leave them once we reached the 2^nd trimester! All in all I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rispler. Even if you are skeptical, just go for the free consultation and I really think you will be very pleased.